Worthy of mention
- Thread starter GWguy
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Out of all the things the government wants to provide for me, the only one I'm interested in is nationwide high speed wireless internet.
firstroundko
Registered Devil Dog
Interesting question.
Considering the ties that our economy and national defense have to it, I would say....yes.
acommondisaster
Active Member
Until they start taxing you heavily based on use.
bcp
In My Opinion
maybe they will make an HOC line that has no tax.
Three or more computers on a household line would qualify.
VoteJP
J.P. Cusick
Blog-o-sphere
I like that idea for Maryland and for the entire USA because otherwise we have the lower classes and working families that can not afford the Internet and it handicaps their betterment and their participation in the growth of society.
It works under the same principle as having public libraries in that our entire society benefits by giving the means of uplift to the entire population.
And I know there are computers at the Libraries but that is not the same as Internet in one's home.
I like that idea for Maryland and for the entire USA because otherwise we have the lower classes and working families that can not afford the Internet and it handicaps their betterment and their participation in the growth of society.It works under the same principle as having public libraries in that our entire society benefits by giving the means of uplift to the entire population.
And I know there are computers at the Libraries but that is not the same as Internet in one's home.
bcp
In My Opinion
could be ok as far as the constitution goes I think, however, it certainly would not cover the computer to hook up to it.
look at it this way, compare the internet like the road system.
its covered under infrastructure, but its the individuals responsibility to purchase their own car (computer) or they are subjected to public transportation (library computers)
look at it this way, compare the internet like the road system.
its covered under infrastructure, but its the individuals responsibility to purchase their own car (computer) or they are subjected to public transportation (library computers)
Lenny
Lovin' being Texican
It works under the same principle as having public libraries in that our entire society benefits by giving the means of uplift to the entire population.
And I know there are computers at the Libraries but that is not the same as Internet in one's home.
Let me get this straight. You believe access to the internets will raise people's standard of living and intellect. You have access to the internets and you certainly don't fulfill either of those outcomes. And you think we should vote you into a position of influence.
GWguy
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It's all moot anyway if the govt takes it over. Sure, everyone will get a network connection, but the govt will dictate who gets how much bandwidth. Those that have lots will be forced to give it up to reallocate it to those who have little (sound like any other plans currently in effect?). And you think China is currently bad with censorship?? Once under govt control you may not have any say about what you can and can't access. It will no longer be free enterprise and unrestricted access.
I'm all for a plan to get broadband to everyone, just not under govt control.
I'm all for a plan to get broadband to everyone, just not under govt control.
I could go for laying around on my butt letting you guys all support me while I surf the intardweb all day and eat Cheetos. 
chernmax
NOT Politically Correct!!
It works under the same principle as having public libraries in that our entire society benefits by giving the means of uplift to the entire population.
And I know there are computers at the Libraries but that is not the same as Internet in one's home.
And with every new Government provided high speed line you get a free Obama shirt and song book...
Lenny
Lovin' being Texican
bcp, since we no longer have karma then I would give you a big dose.
I don't believe Pan Lady would approve.
VoteJP
J.P. Cusick
Blog-o-sphere
And I had forgotten that you were the educated pervert on the Board.
But now I remember.
And I had forgotten that you were the educated pervert on the Board.But now I remember.
bcp
In My Opinion
NO, it would be just like the phone lines, or the electric lines.And with every new Government provided high speed line you get a free Obama shirt and song book...
Yes, they have to be installed and available, but there would be nothing to force someone to use them.
Phone lines? don't work unless you pay for the service
Electric? don't pay and see how bright the lights come on
Internet? yep, got a line, does it work? do you pay a bill for it? no? then it does not work.
like I said, same as the roads. they are public, and they are maintained with tax dollars, but can I use the interstate if I don't have a car, and don't ride a bus or cab? NO, I'm gonna get locked up for walking down the highway.
Can I drive that car without first paying for tags? no, so even with the roads there are financial obligations beyond the taxes paid to use that road.
I stand firm.
High speed internet could be considered a part of the infrastructure, and as such, the running of lines and the maintaining those lines could be constitutionally acceptable.
However, charge for the use is also acceptable.